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Overview |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
| Location | Wake Forest, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,926 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sebts.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,816 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,816 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,469 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,395 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,701 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 81% |
Admission |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 124 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 95 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.6% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SEBTS | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than SEBTS based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 2,926 students)
SEBTS vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SEBTS or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 27.5% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.8% higher at CofC than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($36,398.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than CofC ($11,395 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 87.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($7,469 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 12.8% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,811 vs. $8,701)
SEBTS vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SEBTS or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or SEBTS .
- SEBTS has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than CofC (72%)
SEBTS vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SEBTS or CofC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CofC and SEBTS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/